ajlemm Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Go to Bubs Burgers and do the Big ugly challenge. It's insane! All 4 of us in my group tries it. 1 finished two burgers, 2 finished one, and 1 didn't even finish it. It's just a really really big burger! On the semifinals Friday last year me and my two brothers and friend went to Bub's for the Big Ugly Challenge, and we got our group picture on the wall since we all finished them (and almost lost them due to vomitous hilarity - no, none of us actually lost them). It's a LOT of food... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewman50 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 If you're even remotely into auto racing, visit Indianapolis Motor Speedway. There is a museum there and although it's been a few years, we were able to purchase a pretty comprehensive tour that took us to many "backstage areas" inside the Pagoda, a ride around and actually allowed us to walk around on the track at the Finish Line (got a great picture of my wife "kissing the bricks", just like the race winners each year), into the pit areas and the Winners Circle. Each year we've been there in the past, the Indiana State Fair has been running. The first year when we were in Bloomington, we took a side trip one day to French Lick to visit a casino. As I posted in another thread, if you're by the Speedway you should check out Mug-N Bun, Indy's oldest drive-in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rifuarian Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 (edited) If you're not planning on attending prelims, you could check out an Indians game at Victory Field (the game is at 7:05, not 1:30 . . . that's today), which is very close to Lucas Oil. Tickets are cheap and you won't find a nicer ballpark. Get seats on the 3rd base line to stay out of the sun. This was especially awesome when warmups were right across the street at White River State Park, but unfortunately they've been moved elsewhere. DCI fans, as usual, have the bars well-covered! In general the area northeast of Lucas Oil, between Illinois St. and Pennsylvania and stretching north to Monument Circle, is where the bars are centered. Walk around in the area and see what strikes your fancy. Breakfast and lunch often get overlooked in these threads. For lunch I'd like to plug two places just south of Lucas Oil, John's Hot Stews and Shapiro's Deli. These are located in a run down, industrial area so it seems like many fans don't get down there, even though both are very close to the stadium. Some more information about yourself might be helpful: What are your interests? What kind of food do you like? Are traveling alone, with a girlfriend/wife, or with a group of friends? Are you attending all three shows? Regardless, I hope you have a great time! Indy may not be a top vacation spot, but it doesn't deserve the grief it gets from some fans. The only real problem with finals week in Indy is the echoes . . . Edited August 8, 2012 by Rifuarian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njthundrrd Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 YOU CAN'T MISS THIS DRUM CORPS PARTY... THURS, FRIDAY, ALL DAY SATURDAY AND EVEN AFTER RETREAT! IF YOU ARE A STAFF MEMBER OF ANOTHER DRUM CORPS OR EVEN JUST A FAN... you need to be here this week! Write "Thank You Crown" on your check and the owner will make a donation to Crown. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Baseys-Downtown-Grill-Spirits/127304390619514 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbc33 Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 Thanks for your responses, everyone! Keep them coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCImonkey Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 (edited) Drive over to the Speedway area and go to MUG & BUN! It's an Indianapolis institution! AWESOME for a bite for lunch Edited August 8, 2012 by DCImonkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCImonkey Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 While you're out there you can do the IMS Speedway Museum and take the bus tour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitedawn Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 If it isn't St. Elmo, it doesn't matter. Seriously one of the best steakhouses in the United States. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstar82 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 If it isn't St. Elmo, it doesn't matter. Seriously one of the best steakhouses in the United States. It is great, but can be pricey if money is tight. I spent $90 for two of us there in 05. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitedawn Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 It is great, but can be pricey if money is tight. I spent $90 for two of us there in 05. It's about 85% of the quality of Peter Luger for about 33% of the price. I'm a fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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